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Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘6.69% GS 2024’,  ‘7.10% GS 2029’,  ‘7.54% GS 2036’,  ‘7.40% GS 2062
The Government of India  has announced the sale  of  “6.69% Government Security 2024” for a notified amount of ₹4,000 Crore  through price based auction using uniform price method,  “7.10% Government Security 2029” for a notified amount of ₹6,000 Crore  through price based auction using uniform price method,  “7.54% Government Security 2036” for a notified amount of ₹11,000 Crore  through price based auction using uniform price method and  “7.40% Government Security 2062” for a notified amount of ₹9,000 Crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to ₹2,000 Crore against each security mentioned above. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on December 02, 2022 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on December 02, 2022. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on December 02, 2022  and payment by successful bidders will be on December 05, 2022 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Swadhar Greh Scheme
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing the Swadhar Greh Scheme which targets the women victims of difficult circumstances who are in need of institutional support for rehabilitation so that they could lead their life with dignity. The Scheme envisages providing shelter, food, clothing and health as well as economic and social security for these women.
As per guidelines of the Swadhar Greh Scheme, to seek financial assistance the agency should meet following requirements:
- The agency should be either recognized by State/UT under existing law or should be well known with the experience or working in the field for at least 3 years and its work should be reported satisfactory by the State Govt./UT Administration concerned.
- It should ordinarily have been engaged in the field of women’s welfare/social welfare for a minimum period of two years
- Its financial position should be sound
- It should have facilities, resources, experience and personnel to undertake the management of such project
- It should run Swadhar Greh on a no-profit basis and
- It should have facilities like computers, internet connection etc at Swadhar Greh.
The State Governments/UT Administration invite applications from eligible organizations and the proposals which fulfil the norms are placed before a Project Sanctioning Committee  chaired by Secretary of the State/UT concerned and comprising representatives from the Finance and Labour Department of the State/UT in addition to any other representative as the State Government/UT administration may decide. The State Governments/UT Administrations assess the number of new projects required in the State/UT and communicate to the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, along with the justification by 30th September of every year. Subject to availability of resources, the central Government communicates number of projects those can be approved and make necessary provision in the budget of subsequent financial year.
Swadhar Greh is a DBT compliant scheme. Gazette Notification has been issued and the same has been forwarded to the State Governments/UT Administrations with the request to furnish the data of beneficiaries.
This information was given by Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi in reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
National Youth Corps
National Youth Corps  is a scheme of the Department of Youth Affairs implemented through Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan . National Youth Volunteers  are engaged under the scheme National Youth Corps  initially for a period of 01 year extendable upto 02 years on an honorarium of ₹ 5,000/- per month. Total number of applications received, NYVs selected and those hailing from SC, ST & Other Backward classes during the last three years are as follows:
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Year
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No. of applicants
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Total NYVs selected
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NYVs from different categories
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SC
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ST
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OBC
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2016-17
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63916
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10081
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1509
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986
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2832
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2017-18
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67695
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11191
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1932
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1381
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3871
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2018-19
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71696
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8294|
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1682
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1207
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3605
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|1st year volunteers continued in the 2nd year
This Information was given by the Minister of State  Shri Kiren Rijiju in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
BIS observes Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and Vigilance Awareness Week 2022
On the occasion of celebration of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and Vigilance Awareness Week 2022, Shri Ashwani Kumar Choubey, MoS, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; and MoEF&CC addressed BIS  through a video message on 31 October, 2022 recalling Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's contribution to the unification of India.
After garlanding the portrait of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, DG BIS Shri Pramod Kumar Tiwari administered the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge and Integrity Pledge to the employees of Bureau of Indian Standards. On the occasion Smt. Mamta Upadhyay Lal, Additional Director General, Shri Ashish Tripathi, Chief Vigilance Officer and other senior officers of BIS were also present.
To commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a Walk/Run was organized from BIS Headquarters to Rajghat in which more than 300 BIS employees participated.
Ministry of Finance
India and Indonesia announce launch of the “India – Indonesia Economic and Financial Dialogue”  on sidelines of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Gujarat
EFD Dialogue to strengthen cooperation between the two nations and foster shared understanding on global issues besides promises to offer a unique opportunity for mutual learning and policy coordination
Ms. Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Minister of Finance, Indonesia, and the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, here today announced the launch of the “India – Indonesia Economic and Financial Dialogue”. The platform, unveiled during the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors  meeting, seeks to strengthen cooperation between the two nations and foster a shared understanding on global issues.
“The evolution of India's ‘Look East Policy’ in 1991, followed by the ‘Act East Policy’, has facilitated a rapid development in our bilateral relations, particularly in the commercial and cultural fields,” Union Finance Minister Smt. Sitharaman stated. “Indonesia has emerged as India’s largest trading partner in the ASEAN region, with our trade seeing an eightfold increase since 2005, reaching an impressive $38 billion in FY 2022-23.”
The EFD Dialogue is poised to enhance collaboration on bilateral and international economic and financial matters by bringing together economic policymakers and financial regulators from both countries. Areas of cooperation inter-alia, include macroeconomic challenges and global economic prospects, bilateral investment relations, and cooperation in G20 and ASEAN matters. Recognising the potential of the digital economy, the two Finance Ministers also noted the potential of collaboration in the field of fintech for financial inclusion.
Given the similarities between India and Indonesia as fast-growing economies, and their active roles in multilateral organisations such as G-20, WTO, and East Asia Summit, this Dialogue promises to offer a unique opportunity for mutual learning and policy coordination.
The Finance Ministers concluded with a shared optimism that the EFD Dialogue will not only deepen the bilateral relationship between India and Indonesia, but also contribute to the broader economic and financial stability of Southeast Asia and the world.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 519
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage achieves 196 Crore landmark milestone
More than 11 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has achieved 196 Crore landmark milestone  today. More than 11 lakh (11,61,176Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10408261
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2nd Dose
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10055634
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Precaution Dose
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5520276
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18421883
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2nd Dose
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17610992
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Precaution Dose
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9591277
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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35714238
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2nd Dose
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20996941
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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60079947
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|
|
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2nd Dose
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47693230
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Age Group 18-44 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
557879826
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
497616935
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|
Precaution Dose
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1985880
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
203383100
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
192601427
|
|
Precaution Dose
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|
2072105
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|
Over 60 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
127202650
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
120248073
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|
Precaution Dose
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22241507
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1013089905
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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906823232
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Precaution Dose
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41411045
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Total
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1961324182
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 18th June, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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|
85
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2nd Dose
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|
570
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Precaution Dose
|
|
15508
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|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
195
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
1269
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
63070
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|
Age Group 12-14 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
67214
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|
|
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2nd Dose
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196983
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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23543
|
|
|
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2nd Dose
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78170
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
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|
1st Dose
|
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26906
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
262780
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
99881
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
4235
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
61671
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
45171
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|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
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3670
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|
2nd Dose
|
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45207
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Precaution Dose
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165048
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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125848
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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646650
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Precaution Dose
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388678
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|
Total
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1161176
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Prime Minister's Office
PM extends his greetings on Army Day
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has extended his greetings on Army Day.
PM said, "On Army Day, I convey greetings to the soldiers, veterans and their families. Every citizen of India has unwavering trust and pride in our Army, which protects the nation and is also at the forefront of humanitarian efforts during times of natural disasters and other accidents.
Our Army always puts the nation first. I salute all those great individuals who sacrificed their lives while serving the nation. India will never forget our valiant heroes."
Ministry of Defence
INS TABAR PARTICIPATES IN NAVY DAY CELEBRATIONS OF THE RUSSIAN NAVY
INS Tabar reached St Petersburg, Russia on 22 Jul 21 to participate in the 325th Navy Day celebrations of the Russian Navy. On 23 Jul, Mr D B Venkatesh Varma, Ambassador of India to the Russian Federation visited the ship and was briefed by the Commanding Officer regarding the present deployment. The Ambassador conveyed his appreciation for the role played by the Indian Navy in guarding our sea frontiers and in further strengthening the friendly India-Russia relations.
Vice Admiral Sergei Yeliseyev, Deputy Commander of Russian Navy’s Baltic Fleet visited Tabar on 23 Jul 21. He was received onboard with a Guard of Honor. He expressed deep appreciation to the Indian Navy for participation of the ship in the important event for the Russian Federation Navy . He conveyed that the two Navies have strong bilateral relations and wished for more frequent mutual interactions. The Commanding Officer presented the Admiral with the ship’s crest on conclusion of the visit.
On 24 Jul, The Commanding Officer, Captain Mahesh Mangipudi, paid homage at the historic Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery in St Petersburg.
On 25 Jul, the 325th Navy Day of the Russian Navy, the ship joined the column of ships in Naval Parade reviewed by Mr Vladimir Putin, the President of Russian Federation. Over 50 ships, motor boats, submarines, 48 airplanes and helicopters of the naval aviation took part in the parade.
Post Navy Day celebrations, Tabar will participate in Exercise INDRA scheduled to be held on 28 and 29 Jul 21 in the Baltic sea with two Russian Navy ships.
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Ministry of Education
Union Education Minister virtually addresses the students of Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla on 55th Foundation Day
Union Education Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank' virtually addressed the students of Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla on its 55th Foundation Day today. Eminent writer Dr. Yogendranath Sharma ‘Arun’, Prof Kapil Kapur Chairperson Governing Body IIAS, Prof Chaman Lal Gupta Vice Chairman Governing Body IIAS, Prof Makrand Paranjape, Director, IIAS, Shimla and other senior officials were also present on the occasion.
Addresing on the occasion, the Education Minister, Shri Pokhriyal congratulated whole IIAS team for their 55th Foundation Day virtual celebration. He said that IIAS institute is a proud crown of India. He urged to make India ‘Vishvaguru’ by implementing ‘New Education Policy 2020’. He called upon the students to contribute in making a self-reliant India. New Education Policy will help us to achieve a self reliant India, he added. Minister emphasized that IIAS will take New Education Policy at higher levels through research. He reiterated government’s full support to the institution in all its endeavours.
Delivering the Foundation Day lecture on ‘New Education Policy 2020’, Dr. Yogendra Nath ‘Arun’, said that India got its New Education Policy  under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Education Minister Shri. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ after a long wait of 34 years. The main focus in the NEP is to promote the rich Indian culture, religion, art through national, local and regional languages, he added. NEP 2020 is the first National Education Policy in true sense which aims to make India great while restoring or adopting the lost great Indian Knowledge system . He remarked that New Education Policy will bring the change in the Education System and will help India to reach greater heights.
On the occasion, 21st issue of the Institute’s Hindi magazine Himanjali was launched by Dr. Yogendranath Sharma ‘Arun’, Prof. Paranjape and editorial board members of the magazine. Institute’s retired employee Shri Hari Kapoor and MTS Shri Baliram were felicitated with traditional Himachali shawl & cap for their services to the Institute.
Prof. Chaman Lal Gupta thanked the Education Minister and conveyed his best wishes to the Institute. Dr. Meenu Aggraval, RMO, IIAS delivered the vote of thanks & extended her heart-felt gratitude towards the Minister and others present in the gathering.
Ministry of Power
REC doubles Market Cap in one year, figures in MSCI Global Standard Index
REC Limited, the Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, has secured a coveted place in the esteemed Morgan Stanley Capital International  Global Standard Index, effective from 1st September 2023.
A recent report by Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research highlighted that REC stocks were considered strong contenders for the November 2023 review. The analysis conducted by Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research anticipates REC’s inflows to be around $184 Million.
The inclusion of REC in MSCI solidifies REC's status as a leading player in the financial sector and market, and opens up new horizons to expand its reach and influence on a global scale and level.
The entry of REC into the MSCI index is a commendable one and reinstates its stature as one of the premier financial organizations across the globe.
It may be noted that value of REC stock has more than doubled in the last one year, from Rs. 100.20 on 10th August 2022 to Rs. 216.65 on 10th August 2023.
The MSCI Global Standard Index is a series of international equity indexes created by MSCI Inc. These indexes are widely used by investors, fund managers, and financial professionals to measure the performance of global equity markets.
REC Limited is an NBFC focusing on Power Sector Financing and Development across India. Established in 1969, REC Limited has completed over fifty years of operations. It provides financial assistance to state electricity boards, state governments, central/state power utilities, independent power producers, rural electric cooperatives and private sector utilities. Its business activities involve financing projects in the complete power sector value chain; for various types of projects including Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Renewable Energy. REC’s funding illuminates every fourth bulb in India. REC has recently diversified into financing infrastructure and logistics sector as well.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
MSME Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari launches Khadi’s Gift Box of Silk Mask
You can now gift your families and friends an attractive gift box of exclusive Khadi Silk Face Masks. Union Minister for MSME, Shri Nitin Gadkari yesterday launched the Gift Box, developed by Khadi and Village Industries Commission . The gift box consists of four handcrafted silk masks in different colors and prints. The masks are packed in a beautifully crafted handmade paper box in black color with golden embossed printing.
Shri Gadkari appreciated the gift box saying it is an apt product to celebrate the spirit of festivals while also ensuring safety. He lauded the mask-making initiative of KVIC saying this provided the artisans with sustainable livelihood during the most difficult time of Corona pandemic.
The silk mask gift boxes are priced at just Rs 500 per box and now available at all KVIC outlets in Delhi NCR.
KVIC Chairman Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena said the idea behind launching the gift box is to tap the foreign market and a large Indian population looking for reasonably priced gift items for their loved ones during the festival season.
The gift boxes will have one printed Silk Mask and three other masks in solid attractive colors. These triple-layered silk masks are skin-friendly, washable, reusable and bio-degradable. The Silk Masks have three pleats and come with adjustable ear loops and attractive beads. It has two inner layers of 100% Khadi cotton fabric and one top layer of Silk fabric.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Labour Codes
India, being a founding member of the International Labour Organisation  has deep respect for its principles and objectives. The Government of India has always upheld the basic tenets of tripartism. ILO has not commented about India’s lack of compliance with ILO Convention -144 on Tripartite Consultations in implementing the four Labour Codes. The four Codes, namely, the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 and the Code on Social Security, 2020 have been notified in Gazette of India. Prior to that the Government had done extensive consultations inviting all Central Trade Unions, Employers’ Associations and State Governments. The Government had undertaken nine tripartite consultations on all the four Codes on 10.03.2015, 13.04.2015, 06.05.2015, 14.07.2015, 06.10.2015, 04.10.2017, 22.11.2018, 27.11.2018 and 05.11.2019 inviting all Central Trade Unions, Employers’ Associations and State Governments. All these Codes were also placed on the website for inviting comments from all stakeholders including general public.
Further, all the Codes were referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour for examination. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour, in the process of examination of the Codes, had invited the views/suggestions from Trade Unions/ Organizations/Individuals/Stakeholders and also took oral evidence of the representatives of Central Trade Unions and various other Associations/Organisations/Stakeholders. The reports of the Committee were taken into account before these Labour Codes were considered and passed by the Parliament.
As a step towards implementation of four Labour Codes and to discuss the draft Rules on four labour Codes, tripartite meetings inviting representatives of all Central Trade Unions and Employers Associations were convened through Video Conferencing on 24th December, 2020 and 12th January, 2021. Third tripartite meeting was held on 20th January, 2021 in physical mode.
However, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 reduces the requirement of minimum continuous service in case of fixed term employees from five years to one year.
This information was given by Minister of State  for Labour & Employment Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Goodwill Flight with Emergency Medical Assistance from India to Peoples Republic of China 
A special flight of Indian Air Force  comprising of crew, medical team and support staff today departed from Air Force Station, Palam, New Delhi to Wuhan, China. The C-17 Globemaster III airlifted approximately
15 tonnes of medical supplies as a goodwill gesture from the Government of India.
On its return, the same aircraft will retrieve approximately 120 personnel + 05 children in arms from Wuhan. The passengers for the return leg will mainly comprise of Indian citizens and citizens from friendly foreign countries. It is likely to return during early morning hours on 27 Feb 20 to Air Force Station, Palam.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
On capping of Trade Margin by Government, prices of Oxygen concentrators come down upto 54%
TMR for Oxygen Concentrators has resulted in consumer savings
Revised MRP effective from 9th June 2021
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority  vide notification dated 3rdJune 2021 has capped the Trade Margin for Oxygen Concentrators at 70% on Price to Distributor  level. Pursuant thereto, a total of 104 manufacturers / importers of Oxygen Concentrators have submitted revised MRP for 252 products/brands.
Downward revision in price up to of 54% has been reported in 70 products/brands, showing reduction in MRP up to Rs. 54,337 per unit. Further, 58 brands have reported price reduction up to 25% and 11 brands between 26-50%. Out of 252 products/brands reported, 18 products/brands reported by the domestic manufacturers did not show any decline in prices. Thus, Trade Margin Rationalisation  for Oxygen Concentrators has resulted in ensuring consumer savings by eliminating unreasonable profit margins in imported products.
Maximum reduction in MRPs have been observed in the following categories:
- Portable-5LPM 
- Portable-10LPM 
- Stationary-5LPM 
- Stationary-10LPM 
The revised MRP effective from 9th June 2021 on all the brands and specifications have been shared with the State Drug Controllers for strict monitoring and enforcement. The relevant instructions are available on NPPA’s website . In order to monitor availability, the manufacturers / importers of Oxygen Concentrators have been directed to submit monthly stock details.